Gehl, Laura. Attack Bunnies. Julia Patton, Illus. Beaming, 02/2026. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5064-9225-4. GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL.
A pair of spirited bunnies team up to protect the forest creatures from harm, and they are on high alert when Renard Fox moves into their forest. Their thwarting antics stop each of Renard’s attempts at a harmful meal, although each “attack” goes in unexpected directions. As fight scenes fill with schematics and food preparation plans, Renard ends up demonstrating a need that startles the reader and the bunnies. Digital color illustrations show off all the action, while the text provides explanations and details that readers may need (the “attacks” and the fox’s reactions turn out to be different than expected). Useful for discussions on standing up for yourself and others.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library